Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte Republic of 1914 and signed in black

1914 and signed in black ink by the Chancellor of the Ducal Order of Henry the Lion

Private Walker was wounded "slightly" in his right arm on June 3

measuring 14 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

cloth badge versions

Germany, Heer. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Berg & Nolte Republic of 1914 and signed in black(Heer Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of grey painted magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and claws emanating from a functional roller, the latter retaining an original brown leather strap bearing a makers mark of BERG & NOLTE, LDENSCHEID,